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delicious vegan, gluten free quick snacks for on-the-go, at your desk, and for the family
FoodReviews

Gluten Free Quick Snacks That Actually Taste Good: Love Corn Snacks Review

by Ivy B February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021

You’ve probably heard gluten free foods taste like cardboard. Although sometimes I have found this accurately describes some gluten free food, it’s not as prevalent anymore. In fact, I’ve found…

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Health & WellnessReviews

Why I Wanted a Better Deodorant

by Ivy B February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018

Everything we do has a potential impact on our health.  Why reducing toxins in skin care is a good idea and how Earth Mama Organics deodorants help me do it.…

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Epic! is like the Netflix of kids books. Child choosing a book on the Epic! app | www.sahmplus.com
Tech & GadgetsBooksReviews

Is Epic! for Kids Really That Epic?

by Ivy B January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018

Have you wondered if Epic! for kids is really that epic?  Are you wondering if Epic! for kids is worth it?  Let me tell you all about what we think of…

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Book Review: Nyxia by Scott Reintgen. A book review from Cristen, resident book reviewer for www.sahmplus.com
BooksReviews

Book Review: “Nyxia” by Scott Reintgen

by Cristen January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But, secretly, we all do. It’s one of the reasons physical books aren’t dead yet, despite the reduced cost of…

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National Geographic Kids #MomsMeet program for Hey, Baby! an adorable and informative book about baby animals | www.sahmplus.com
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Hey Baby! An Adorable and Informative Book About Baby Animals

by Ivy B November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017

I remember when S was small and I began doing home preschool work with her to keep her big brain growing and active.  We’d visit the library once a week to pick new books and return the ones from the previous week.  Our children’s department librarian told me to incorporate small non-fiction books with real pictures into our mix.  At the time, I hadn’t realized how much of a difference this would make in our lives.

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A book review of The Sunlight Pilgrims
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Book Review: “The Sunlight Pilgrims” by Jenni Fagan

by Cristen November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017

When I originally read the synopsis of The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan, I was under the impression that it was set much further in the future. This was not the…

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This easy to read book helps teach kids how to make and keep friends. What do kids need to know about making friends and building healthy friendships? The answers are here and easy for kids of many ages to grasp. Clearly written for all children, but includes ways shy or awkward children can make friends too. www.sahmplus.com
Life LessonsParenting TipsReviews

What Kids Really Need to Know About Making Friends

by Ivy B August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017

I desperately wish this book had been available to me growing up.  Especially as an introvert, I have, and still do have, a difficult time making friends. I placed all…

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Bouncing Bots finally upright! Bouncing Bots by RoosterFin Game review | www.sahmplus.com
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Improving Motor Skills with Bouncing Bots Game by RoosterFin

by Ivy B August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017

If a game takes a physical skill, I’m likely to lose.  I mean, about the only physical activity I’m even remotely good at is Autocross … driving is totally my…

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"Insight" by Tasha Eurich. Exploring the truths and depths of self-awareness I THOUGHT I understood.
BooksReviews

Warning! You Need to Know These Truths About Self-Awareness

by Cristen August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

Exploring the truth about self-awareness. How to become more self-aware with Tasha Eurich’s Book “Insight.” I have more books than I do clothes, shoes and purses combined. I devour them.…

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Gold fever package panning for gold at Consolidated Gold Mine | www.sahmplus.com
TravelEntertainmentReviews

Using the Gold Fever Package with Your Family in Dahlonega, GA

by Ivy B July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017

This post was created in partnership with Dahlonega, GA. Our family was provided tickets to the Gold Fever package in exchange for this post. We’ve recently returned from our first…

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Blogger review kit of Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste from #MomsMeet #ad www.sahmplus.com
Health & WellnessFamily LifeReviews

How to Easily Ditch Toxic Toothpaste That Can Make You Sick #momsmeet #ad

by Ivy B July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017

The truth about fluoride. And how to easily ditch toxic toothpaste for fluoride free himalaya botanique complete care toothpaste. This is the perfect alternative to your conventional toothpaste. Look, I…

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Picky toddler pushing plate of food away | www.sahmplus.com
ToddlersParenting TipsReviews

Toddler is a Picky Eater? Go & Grow by Similac Pouches

by Ivy B May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017

This post was developed in partnership with Similac. All opinions are my own. A parent’s woes are plenty and none do you hear more often than “my toddler is a…

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It's time to get with the program and manage chores in the electronic age, don't ya think? via www.sahmplus.com
Parenting TipsReviews

How to Manage Chores in the Digital Age

by Ivy B May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017

This is a sponsored post created in partnership with Chore Check and Socialix.  All opinions expressed here are my own and are not swayed by this relationship. My daughter has…

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One of my little partners in the kitchen helping make chocolatey trail mix cereal bars. via www.sahmplus.com
Parenting TipsFoodReviews

Having Little Partners in the Kitchen, plus No Bake Chocolatey Trail Mix Cereal Bars

by Ivy B May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017

I was inspired by a friend’s recent roundup of Cheerio Balls recipes.  But, when I searched through them, I found that most of them used honey as their sweetener. Don’t…

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Teach diversity to young children with the book "Otis Grows"
Life LessonsParenting TipsReviews

How to Teach Diversity to Young Children

by Ivy B April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

A while back, I wrote about the problem with mommy wars.  From my perspective, I feel like mommy wars, and all the other diversity issues we’re experiencing, are caused by…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ivy!

Ivy B is a SAHM blogger at SAHM, plus. You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

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